Anthoceros expansus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Anthocerotidae
Order:
Anthocerotales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
expansus
ID:
1521765
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Steph.) J.C. Villarreal & Cargill
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa. 208(1): 92. 2015
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000008202
Common Names
- Anthoceros expansus
- Expanded anthoceros
- Anthoceros
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anthoceros expansus (also called Expanded hornwort, among many other common names) is a species of hornwort found in India. It has a thallus of 2-7 cm in length and is composed of a single row of cells. It is found in moist habitats, such as streams, and is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of India.
Uses & Benefits
Anthoceros expansus is used as a food source for some species of birds and small mammals. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anthoceros expansus is yellow-green in color and has a single antheridium. The seed is a single-celled spore with a thick wall. The seedlings are small, green and spore-like.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthoceros expansus can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. Cultivation requires a moist, shady environment and a soil composed of peat, sand, and loam. The soil should be kept moist but not waterlogged.
Where to Find Anthoceros expansus
Anthoceros expansus is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Southeast Asia, and South America.
Anthoceros expansus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthoceros expansus?
Anthoceros expansus
What is the common name of Anthoceros expansus?
Expanded hornwort
What is the habitat of Anthoceros expansus?
It is found in shallow, still or slow-moving waters in tropical and subtropical regions.
Species in the Anthoceros genus
Anthoceros adscendens, Anthoceros fusiformis, Anthoceros macounii, Anthoceros punctatus, Anthoceros agrestis, Anthoceros caucasicus, Anthoceros capricornii, Anthoceros dimorphus, Anthoceros natalensis, Anthoceros sambesianus, Anthoceros javanicoides, Anthoceros rosulans, Anthoceros bharadwajii, Anthoceros lamellatus, Anthoceros pinnatus, Anthoceros schroederi, Anthoceros tuberulatus, Anthoceros patagonicus, Anthoceros orizabensis, Anthoceros neesii, Anthoceros chungii, Anthoceros angustus, Anthoceros aethyopicus, Anthoceros brunnthaleri, Anthoceros buettneri, Anthoceros cristatus, Anthoceros floribundus, Anthoceros gasangorii, Anthoceros mildbraedii, Anthoceros myriandraecius, Anthoceros parvifrons, Anthoceros rossoi, Anthoceros pseudocostus, Anthoceros alpinus, Anthoceros pusillus, Anthoceros angustifolius, Anthoceros apocynon, Anthoceros scariosus, Anthoceros serratus, Anthoceros simulans, Anthoceros spongiosus, Anthoceros subtilis, Anthoceros telaganus, Anthoceros tristanianus, Anthoceros tuberosus, Anthoceros cavernosus, Anthoceros chambensis, Anthoceros venosus, Anthoceros wellmanii, Anthoceros crispatus,
Species in the Anthocerotaceae family
Anthoceros adscendens, Anthoceros fusiformis, Anthoceros macounii, Anthoceros punctatus, Anthoceros agrestis, Anthoceros caucasicus, Anthoceros capricornii, Anthoceros dimorphus, Anthoceros natalensis, Anthoceros sambesianus, Anthoceros javanicoides, Anthoceros rosulans, Anthoceros bharadwajii, Anthoceros lamellatus, Anthoceros pinnatus, Anthoceros schroederi, Anthoceros tuberulatus, Anthoceros patagonicus, Anthoceros orizabensis, Anthoceros neesii, Anthoceros chungii, Anthoceros angustus, Anthoceros aethyopicus, Anthoceros brunnthaleri, Anthoceros buettneri, Anthoceros cristatus, Anthoceros floribundus, Anthoceros gasangorii, Anthoceros mildbraedii, Anthoceros myriandraecius, Anthoceros parvifrons, Anthoceros rossoi, Anthoceros pseudocostus, Anthoceros alpinus, Anthoceros pusillus, Anthoceros angustifolius, Anthoceros apocynon, Anthoceros scariosus, Anthoceros serratus, Anthoceros simulans, Anthoceros spongiosus, Anthoceros subtilis, Anthoceros telaganus, Anthoceros tristanianus, Anthoceros tuberosus, Anthoceros cavernosus, Anthoceros chambensis, Anthoceros venosus, Anthoceros wellmanii, Anthoceros crispatus,
References
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100435502: Based on data supplied by Bryonames